Skills

Leadership Research Organization Accounting ERP Systems Analytics Strategic Planning Team Development

Job Specifications

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TITLE

VP of Finance, Construction

SALARY RANGE

$250,000 - $290,000

CASH BONUS

Discretionary

LONG TERM INCENTIVE

DPSP (company match up to $3,000)

THE PERKS

Extended Health Benefits
Vehicle Allowance
6 weeks’ vacation
CPA Dues Support
Professional Development Support

LOCATION

Mississauga, ON

THE OFFICE

Permanently In-Office (with quarterly travel to BC)

TEAM SIZE

Team of 18 people across the country with 5 direct reports

THE ROLE

A senior leadership position overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and team development for a growing multi-provincial construction company with a clear path to CFO.

Operational Oversight & Financial Management (60%)
Strategic Leadership & Special Projects (25%)
People Leadership & Team Development (15%)

THE TASKS

Financial Operations & Management

Oversee full financial cycle including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and tax compliance
Manage monthly bank covenant certifications and compliance requirements
Lead annual audit process and coordinate with external accounting firm
Monitor cash flow and work closely with executive team on capital expenditure decisions
Maintain internal controls to ensure segregation of duties and prevent fraud
Master Jonas ERP system to generate reports and provide insights to VPs and ownership
Serve as backup to Controller for day-to-day financial operations
Provide direct oversight of BC accounting operations and address performance issues
Oversee purchasing department operations including change order approvals and execution

Strategic Leadership & Special Projects

Collaborate with senior leadership on financial matters and strategic direction
Lead cost-to-complete forecasting and budgeting processes
Drive improvements to purchasing department including analytics, software, and deal optimization
Research and recommend consultants for corporate structure optimization initiatives
Explore and develop future employee incentive and share program models
Evaluate ERP systems for future scalability and enhanced analytics capabilities

People Leadership & Team Development

Manage Controller, Accounting Manager, BC Manager, and Purchasing Manager
Mentor and develop high-potential team members for future leadership roles
Foster collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement

THE COMPANY

A well-established, privately-owned specialty construction subcontractor with over 90 years of history and operations across multiple provinces. The organization is led by a young, ambitious executive team with plans to scale nationally and eventually internationally.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a thriving construction firm at a pivotal stage of growth with a clear pathway to CFO as the company expands. Ideal for a CPA with construction or related industry experience who wants to move beyond operational finance into strategic leadership, working alongside an ambitious executive team building something significant.

THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE PREVIEW

By Month 1

Learn the Jonas ERP system and begin building proficiency with reporting capabilities
Meet and establish relationships with all VPs, SVPs, and department leaders
Understand current financial processes and reporting structures
Begin supporting the accounting and purchasing teams

By Month 3

Master Jonas system inside and out including all reporting functions
Build trust and comfort with direct reports and broader team
Independently manage the finance department day-to-day operations
Demonstrate capability to maintain department operations without supervision

By Month 6

Present recommendations for purchasing department improvements and analytics
Begin research and meetings with consultants for corporate structure initiatives
Drive improvements to BC office accounting operations
Contribute to strategic planning discussions with senior leadership

By Month 12

Demonstrate strong collaboration with President, SVPs, and CEO on company direction
Show measurable progress on strategic initiatives with consultants engaged
Lead audit process ahead of schedule with minimal team stress
Position for potential CFO title as strategic projects advance

THE SKILL SET

CPA designation required
Construction industry experience (or related fields such as infrastructu

About the Company

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